Love Your Sister (but not too much)

oh - that's nice!
Originally uploaded by Kristi & Nick

Maggie and Kate have been very interested in each other recently. Actually Maggie has been very interested in Kate for a long time.....interested in licking her senseless that is. Fortunately Kate doesn't mind a mild tongue bath.

And lately she's been trying to reciprocate this affection by tighly grabbing Maggie's fur and giving her big smiles (and sticking out her tongue - her form of greeting). She thinks he older sister is just the coolest!

It's fun to see them interacting - and it's just going to get better as Kate becomes mobile!

Look out, Maggie!

Kate's curls

narrow strip of long curly hair
Originally uploaded by Kristi & Nick

Her little bald spot on the back has turned from rubbery & smooth to soft & fuzzy. All of her hair is getting a little longer, but there is a spot on the top of her head where it is much longer. And even if I brush & dry it straight, her little mohawk develops a very cute curl. I wonder if she'll have curly hair?

We're still battling colds & coughs...and hoping for a healthy stretch soon so we can get out of the house!

Oatmeal is messy!

Oatmeal is messy!
Originally uploaded by Kristi & Nick

Kate tried oatmeal for the first time this week. Not sure why but it was messier than the rice cereal. She was able to eat some of it - she tried to slurp some of it off of the spoon. But most of it ended up on her chin and bib. Next stop - sweet potatoes.

Both Nick and Kristi have come down with a cold / sore throat? Same bug that Kate had earlier in the week? Hopefully we'll all be better soon!

6 Months Old!!

6 Months Old!!
Originally uploaded by Kristi & Nick

Kate is growing up so quickly - we can't believe that she's already 6 months old! She is getting over a little cold and has been sleeping a lot more than normal including 2+ hour naps!

Today the pediatrician gave the go-ahead to start lots of other new foods and to also introduce a cup - very exciting. He also told us to baby-proof the house because she'll be mobile before we know it.

Kate handled her shots like a champ. Only very brief crying.

She continues to grow well (similar percentiles as her last appt):
weight = 19 lbs 4 oz (95th %)
height = 26-3/4 in (85th %)
head = 17-1/4 in (80th %)

Kate started solids!

Yesterday morning Kate tried her first "solid" food - rice cereal. It's kinda funny because it's really not solid at all. Anyway, she seemed to like it - she gobbled most of it up. Her little "chew" is so cute!!

First we mixed up the cereal (1 tsp) with some breastmilk (2 tbsp):


Then we gave her a tiny bit to try:


And everyone had a chance (Mom, Dad, Grandma Jeanne). Grandma Joanne is going to feed her later today.


It was the most photographed & videotaped event of the century!

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Maggie is looking forward to tastier foods in the future! :)

New Game

Kate has a new game that she loves - she sticks her tongue out and waits for you to stick yours out too - then she smiles & laughs. So cute!!

She also loves to touch EVERYTHING. She will dive out of our arms to grab something. We have to pat close attention because she'll knock things over, etc.

Time flies

Time flies with an active baby! Kate has started to do so many new things over the past couple of weeks...

She loves to play with her toes.


No teeth yet, but she keeps checking.


She has almost figured out the whole sitting thing - even without the boppy now!


She has a few new fun toys.




We also started a music class.


And we got the high chair out (probably will start rice cereal this weekend!).


Looking forward to her 6-month birthday and checkup next week!

Check out the super jumper in action!

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